How many carbs should you eat to stay in ketosis?

In this video, I explain the specific numbers, but also the reasons behind it, and I review other important factors to consider. If you want to know about getting into ketosis, this video will get you started!

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[laserleftfootttt]

skip to 6:00 answer = 20 to 50 Exercise and intermittent fasting increases the upper limit.

[neadster]

being "without makes one feel a whole lot better. not gonna lie. 377lbs before, 240 after...whole new world

[Aelea]

I lost ~60lbs in 4 months. It was... insane. [Edit: Oh and I did 16g carbs a day. All used on butter-drenched broccoli, or popping a few almonds. If I needed a cheat, I ate a few bites of cheese cake maybe on the weekend; and right before bed, had a few teaspoons of the fattiest whipped cream so I had those cuddly feels.) Never exceeded 20g carbs. Most days, 8-16g. <3 Dood... nothing tastes as good as being thin feels.

[oceanic]

Consulting with a physician first is about the worst advice since most doctors are hostile towards a ketogenic lifestyle.

[shilde]

I started keto 6 days ago and have lost 6lbs. Staying strict to my macros seems to be the key. I started at 176 and weighed 170.4 this morning. It’s motivating as hell. Makes it easier to do it when you see it’s working.

[telmosilva]

I have Lupus and started keto diet from an article i red that stated that carbs potentiate inflamatory reactions. It's only been 1 month and a half, but usually this time of the year, my joints ache and even my heart ( due to membrane inflamation ) gets to a higher beat per minute and my blood preassure goes up.
Since i started this diet haven't had a single joint pain nor have had heart issues.

[tinafashion]

I started it two days ago and everyone keep discouraging me saying it’s not gonna work 🤦‍♀️ Hopefully I proof them wrong.

[jacquelinecarroso]

I am a type 1 Insulin Dep diabetic and have just started the Keto diet with GREAT sugar level results. I'm so happy!! The best news ever! I love all the information Diet Docter has to help me improve my wellbeing. Thank you, thank you, and another big THANK YOU!!

[joytotheworld]

I've been through breast cancer, and was recently, finally diagnosed with ME/ Fibromyalgia and accidently found keto. This keto way of life has greatly improved inflammation and I would recommend for anyone suffering chronic pain. I do much better on very low carbs.

[asmaaguermah]

Started 3 weeks ago, keto + IF doing the 18:6, with ramadan switched to dry fasting but still on keto. Lost 15 lbs and i feel no hunger, craving sugar from time to time but beside that i feel like a million dollars

[KigurumiAlice]

Other factors that prevent you from ketos...Your family is not fully on board with Keto and controls what you eat.😠

[Carnivore-Dwayne]

Sadly I see lot's of people following DD and their 20 net carb's, and while it work's for some, a LOT of people need to count total, and stay below 20, even less if you can. I now stay under 5 total. I lost 160 pounds in 11 month's!!

[redglazedeyez]

I did this to loose fat while keeping muscle as bodybuilding. First time i lost belly fat and face fat.

I kept carbs at 50g-30g. Trained on an empty stomach for 7 weeks.

Did 16hour-18hour fasting too.

Worked wonderfully. Now im massive without a fat gut

[SSIyer]

I started a month ago and have lost 5 kilograms. I feel fuller and dont feel the need to eat many times a day. Hope to keep seeing the benefits.

[BrandyGlow]

You answered the exact question I had about the lowest, safest number of carbs to eat on a keto diet, without making me hypoglycemic. Very much appreciated this information. Thank you Dr. 🙂

[Showgunkhan]

Started at 380 pounds and went on a straight no carb, no sugar diet only eating meat (grilled chicken, steak, hamburger, and fish) and eggs with tons of water and lost 15 pounds in a week. I'm on day 9 and feel great and going to continue to see the results in a few months. I eat usually a protein and about 4 scrambled eggs for breakfast, and a protein and 4 hard boiled eggs for dinner for the whole day. I hydrate constantly and try to get 6-8 hours of sleep a night.

[celiahaddon]

Thank you for clarifying this important issue. I’m 66 years old and in the healthy weight range with a good exercise routine but I’m following a ketogenic diet to reduce my triglyceride and blood pressure levels. It’s reassuring to know that if my net carb intake occasionally slips above 25 I can still be in ketosis.

[mwahid]

I’m on keto now. Took a 48 hour water fast and back at it now. Fasting definitely helps. I started on a 3 day water fast, ate a ketogenic diet and then the next week a 48 hour water fast. Just broke fast now. Feel great, fasting is key…good luck everyone

[ViralWatchMedia]

I completely reversed my type 1 diabetes with Keto and Intermittent fasting, Took 6 months to notice it, But now I can easily go all day long without eating or worrying about my sugar dropping. I have never felt better.

[Nora]

I do daily intermittent fasting 16/8 and a sat-sun 24. I do exercise most days for about an hour. I eat low-carb, but I am finding it difficult to keep track of the carbs I eat. I just make sure that the foods I eat contain the lowest carbs possible. Though I was not overweight when I started, I have lost about 10lbs, from 128 to 118lbs (I do not want to lose too much). My goal is to be pre-diabetes-free in my next lab test. I calculate and think that I do not eat more than 30 or 40 carbs daily. Actually, I have never been a heavy eater and have avoided processes and sugar-loaded foods and drinks. However, diabetes runs in my family, and I was eating some of the carb foods like potatoes, bananas, rice/beans, bread almost daily (I grew up eating), but I also skipped meals daily, related to the demands of the work, so no problems with fasting here. I do not know if I am in ketosis or not, and I do not care that much. Focusing too much on a named diet will take too much thinking on my part. One thing I know for sure is that I am more energetic, I sleep better, and have not had too much acid reflux anymore, which for me is good enough. Wishing all good luck with diet and good health!